Average IQ in Canada
Canada has an average IQ of 101, ranking #19 out of 195 countries globally. This is considered high on the worldwide scale.
Key Statistics
Education System in Canada
Canada's education is managed by provinces with no federal education ministry. The country consistently ranks among the top PISA performers with notably equitable outcomes across socioeconomic groups.
IQ and Economic Development
Canada's GDP per capita of $52,080 places it among the world's wealthier nations. Research shows a moderate correlation (r ≈ 0.7) between national GDP and measured IQ, though this relationship is complex and bidirectional.
With 13.8 average years of schooling and a 5.3% GDP investment in education, Canada maintains a moderate investment in education.
Countries with Similar IQ Scores
North America Rankings
| # | Country | Avg IQ |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 100 |
| 2 | Mexico | 90 |
| 3 | Costa Rica | 89 |
| 4 | Cuba | 88 |
| 5 | Panama | 87 |
| 6 | Dominican Republic | 85 |
| 7 | Honduras | 84 |
| 8 | Trinidad and Tobago | 83 |
| 9 | Guatemala | 83 |
| 10 | El Salvador | 83 |
Data Sources for Canada
National IQ estimates are approximate and based on meta-analyses of available cognitive testing data (Becker, 2019; Lynn & Vanhanen, 2012; World Population Review, 2025). These scores reflect measured test performance and are influenced by education, nutrition, healthcare, and socioeconomic factors — they do not measure innate intelligence. Within-country variation is much larger than between-country differences. IQ tests developed in Western contexts may not translate fairly across all cultures. Interpret with appropriate caution.
See the full methodology on our main IQ by Country page for complete source descriptions and data quality notes.
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